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Briefing: Mercury Scout Mission Concept with Solar Sail Propulsion

Strategic angle: Exploring the challenges and innovations in visiting the closest planet to the sun.

Editorial StaffApril 2, 20261 min read

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.

It poses significant challenges for spacecraft exploration.

Solar sail propulsion may offer a solution for future missions.